Roland Boss RE-20 Space Echo Pedal

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Roland Boss RE20 Space Echo

Of all the vintage effects ever made, the holy grail of them all is probably the Tape Echo effect. Modern DSP's (Digital Signal Processors) have pretty much nailed every other type of effect, but a really good Tape Echo simulation still eludes most manufacturers. Why is the Tape Echo so hard to reproduce? Well thats because the way a Tape Echo works means that each individual echo is slightly different from the last - & thats really hard for a DSP to simulate. As the tape passes through each tape head, the echo gets a little more fuzzy (in a nice analogue way!), & a little less clear. All those classic 50's & 60's style slap back echos do this & people love the wormth & character that this brings to the sound. Michael Fuller of Fulltone Guitar FX is a great believer that analogue is still best & as such he makes (in very small quantities!) his Tube Tape Echo (TTE) machine - this is pretty expensive & not entirely portable (you can read more about the Fulltone TTE by searching for it on this site). However, the DSP guys are getting closer all the time & the Boss RE20 Space Echo is one of the best ones we've heard. Of course, the great thing about the Tape Echo simulators (like the RE20) is that they're compact & portable, a lot cheaper than a real tape echo, & you never have to change the tape!

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Here's what Boss say about the RE20 Space Echo

The Rebirth of a Roland Classic
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal! Roland and BOSS have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Experience the legendary tape-echo sound of the RE-201, and get "lost in space" with this retro-modern marvel.

Amazing simulation of the famous Roland RE-201, with the spacious, analogue tone of the original Space Echo
Faithful modelling of the RE-201's tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation
Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot
Longer delay time than the original RE-201
Control parameters such as REPEAT RATE, INTENSITY, and more via Expression pedal
MODE SELECTOR knob with 12 placements just likes the original Space Echo

THE ROLAND RE20 IS COMING INTO THE UK IN VERY SMALL QUANTITIES & ORDER TIMES ARE RUNNING AT 2-3 MONTHS RIGHT NOW. THE BEST THING TO DO IS ORDER FROM US ASAP SO WE CAN SUPPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - SORRY

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RE-20 Space Echo [BOSS Sound Check]

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Once again, I pass by hundreds of Music shops to get my latest piece in my particular jigsaw.
I am 67 years old and have not played for 20 years, but I back playing again with a gospel choir, and loveing every minute of gettin back the lost years.
This time it was the Roland RE 20, pedal, when I was playing many years ago I had and used for about 5 years a Roland Space echo, in the 80's I loved that machine and I am still finding out about the new RE20 but up to yet it seems though I have made the right choice for me.
Once again Thank you Andersons music, keep up the service and I'll be back

Alan > read review

Once again, I pass by hundreds of Music shops to get my latest piece in my particular jigsaw.
I am 67 years old and have not played for 20 years, but I back playing again with a gospel choir, and loveing every minute of gettin back the lost years.
This time it was the Roland RE 20, pedal, when I was playing many years ago I had and used for about 5 years a Roland Space echo, in the 80's I loved that machine and I am still finding out about the new RE20 but up to yet it seems though I have made the right choice for me.
Once again Thank you Andersons music, keep up the service and I'll be back
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excellent service first class.the space echo delay.this is out of this world .so easy to use.more importantly the echo effects are excellent from the shadows to pink floyd.and many other great musicians.highly recommended.well done boss.

antony > read review

excellent service first class.the space echo delay.this is out of this world .so easy to use.more importantly the echo effects are excellent from the shadows to pink floyd.and many other great musicians.highly recommended.well done boss.
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This product is amazing. To my ears, and those of many others, this sounds exactly like the original tape loop device from the 70's without the size or the hassle of buying and changing tape loops.
With this device you can go anywhere from a nice retro reverb sound to dramatic echo and delay sounds. With the pedal
On the right you can initiate a 'twist' effect that increases the repeat rate and pitch of the echo. If you hold this down it will
Increase until the loop sounds like an alien space craft! Play with the controls on this and you can make the sound oscilate and continue to distort indefinitely. You can make some
Really cool and strange sounds by just playing around with this device. Hearing is really believing!
I think everyone should get one. If you are into space rock bands like hawkwind or monster magnet, you should already have one!

Mr. Adam Vahey > read review

This product is amazing. To my ears, and those of many others, this sounds exactly like the original tape loop device from the 70's without the size or the hassle of buying and changing tape loops.
With this device you can go anywhere from a nice retro reverb sound to dramatic echo and delay sounds. With the pedal
On the right you can initiate a 'twist' effect that increases the repeat rate and pitch of the echo. If you hold this down it will
Increase until the loop sounds like an alien space craft! Play with the controls on this and you can make the sound oscilate and continue to distort indefinitely. You can make some
Really cool and strange sounds by just playing around with this device. Hearing is really believing!
I think everyone should get one. If you are into space rock bands like hawkwind or monster magnet, you should already have one!